Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Agay NHS and LYDC Hold Leadership Training for SSLG and Club Officers

Agay National High School, in strong partnership with the Local Youth Development Council (LYDC) of RTR, successfully conducted a one-day SSLG Leadership Training on July 10, 2025, held at the Senior Citizen Building, Poblacion 1, RTR, Agusan del Norte. The event carried the theme “Lead for Peace: Empowering Student Leaders for a Safer Municipality”, with over 50 Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) officers and club leaders in attendance.

The training aimed to strengthen the leadership capacity of student officers and promote proactive youth engagement in school and community affairs. Spearheaded by LYDO Mr. Nestor Silling, the activity featured dynamic sessions facilitated by esteemed speakers with strong advocacies in youth development and public service.

Kicking off the series of discussions was Mr. Jayson Patalinghug, SSLG Adviser and Agay NHS’s YOLO-ARH Coordinator, who gave an in-depth talk on the SSLG Constitution and Bylaws, along with the DepEd-mandated programs and activities of the SSLG. He highlighted the importance of student governments as incubators of democratic values, civic participation, and social responsibility.

The second resource speaker, Mr. Job Daniel Cassion, Municipal Local Government Operations Officer (MLGOO) of RTR, delivered an inspiring lecture on the Role of the Youth in Peace and Order. He emphasized the vital role young people play in community resilience and local governance, especially in promoting safe, inclusive, and peaceful environments.

Capping the training was Mrs. Roslyn Doliente, Instructor I of Caraga State University, who tackled the topic Parliamentary Procedures. She trained student leaders on the structured approach to meetings and decision-making—focusing on order, efficiency, and inclusivity—ensuring that each voice is heard and valued in leadership deliberations.

The event was marked by active engagement, thought-provoking insights, and a renewed commitment among student leaders to champion change both in school and in the wider community.

As Agay NHS continues to collaborate with stakeholders like the LYDC and LGU RTR, the school remains steadfast in its mission to nurture youth leaders who are capable, compassionate, and committed to building a better society.